Original subtitles

'Landlord and his car (Padmini)'

'The life of a car doesn't start as soon as it is manufactured'

'Only after it reaches the hands of a good owner'

'There is no way to know beforehand who gets which car'

'The car chooses us'

'lf you want to know how a car can find its owner...'

'...then l must tell you the story of our village'

'Every village has a story'

'Story of the boogeyman, guardian deity or some folklore'

'Whenever anyone asks us for a story...'

'...unanimously narrated is the story of our landlord'

'He's our landlord' 'He has a golden heart'

'He's done a lot of good'

'He's the one who brought all the technology to our village'

'1st time our village people heard songs on the radio'

'Watched movies on TV'

Watch, watch...enjoy

Sir! TV is such superior quality!

True to his name, when does Peedai the pest notjinx anything?!

'Why go that far? He is the one...'

'...who introduced a toilet to us'

- Aiyah is coming - Move...move

Move, man

Ask them to go -You carry on, sir

'lf there is an object in his house anyone can use it at any time'

'There's no time limit for its usage, day or night!'

Hello, wait dear...1 minute

Here, talk Don't cry

- Mother? - What happened?

Mother, my father-in-law is no more

Aiyo! What will l do?

l didn't think he'd go without even a farewell

(lament song)

Aiyaaaah!!!!

Mad fellow!

Who died? -No, l don't know

Stack those sacks up without letting them slide

We have to do all the work No one to even lend a hand

- That's right - What to do?

When is the baby due for your daughter, Shanmugam bro?

She's in her 2nd trimester

l need to travel but work pins me down!

Throw it along one side of the road

You attend to your work l dropped by simply

- l can come later - Oh no, it's okay

My father's car is in the shed They intend closing it

Might as well bring the car and we can drive it here, right?

He left long ago And he's still not back

Where did he go?

Please wait. l'll be back -Okay

'When he saw this Padmini car, our landlord's life changed completely

'This story is about when this car's life started'

Let's go for a drive

Need to harvest within the next 10 days

When are you starting?

- Hello...? - Huh...?!

When are you harvesting? -l should, brother

Brother...if we leave the car like this, won't it get dusty?

We must keep wiping it

l feel so tired l'm aching from head to toe

Brother, car here standing outside enhances your house even more!

Tell your wife fish curry was delicious

Brother, tell our driver to park the car in the shade a little bit

All day long standing under the hot sun

- Must be- - Look here

You say another word about that car-

Don't you have anything else to talk about?

Obsessed with that car -Okay, bro, leave it

Looks so lovely, that's why

Bring your wife next time you come

Bro, he's pouring water all over the car, won't it rust?

lt's made of iron, no?

He's liberal with water without a care in the world!

- Why are you suddenly leaving, bro? - l've been thinking about it for long

My daughter will deliver any time now

lt would be nice to be with her, no?

She keeps yelling at me over the telephone too

That's why l thought l'll visit her

Would you like to eat something? - No

- Brother, when did you come? - Just now, hardly 10 minutes

l'll be back in a minute

Brother's going away to see his daughter

- Come soon - Let this be here

What is this, brother?

l've asked one of our lawyers to come

Give this to him if he comes

l want to will my assets to my daughter

- Okay, let me take leave - See you, brother

What's the hurry? Why don't you eat here?

lt's already late

l wanted to leave my documents here

Come back soon, brother Don'tjust stay there

Sure, l'll be back mid January, soon after the harvesting festival

Where's the key?

Hey, give me the key

Let my car be here till l come back

lt'll just be idle over there

lf it's here, at least you can drive it. What?

Okay, brother

You are off to see your daughter, right?

Stay there and spend some time with your daughter

Don't come back too soon!

Aiyah...sir! Save my son

Sir...aiyah! What will l do?

Sir...aiyaaaah!

What happened?

A snake bit my son Come and tell us what to do

He isn't frothing at all

He might get serious

- Must be a harmless water snake - Must be a non poisonous grass snake

Sir, start the car -Someone...please

Sir, you'll have to start it

l-l don't know to drive 'doubles'

Someone start the car...quick Who knows to drive it?

Sir, our Murugesan knows

Doesn't he only drive a tractor?

Sir, he can even fly a plane! This will be child's play for him

Can we go? -Go

Enough? -Dai!

Some more it seems Go...go...go...keep going

Shall l go straight home?!

Ready...!

Right...!

Do you need this?

You lost again l told you right then

You should have listened to me

Wait...wait 1 last chance

l'll get you a sweet Just one more chance

- Get lost - Let me win once

Bro...!

A snake has bitten Malaiyamma's son

Our landlord asked you to come immediately

Get in Let's go

He'll die by the time you reach driving this!!

My son My dearest son!

Move...move...move aside

No froth from his mouth at all? Where did it bite him?

- Can you drive? - Yes, sir

Lift him -Be careful

Move...give way Stand aside

Where's his mother? Get inside

Lower the glass Let him get some air

Lower that side also

What are you searching for?

- Which is the gear? - Oh no...my son...?

What is he waiting for? -What are you doing?

As soon as l find the gear l can start the car, sir

Murugesa...!

ls it so important to search for that right now?

You can come back and search Start the car immediately

Sir! You can't start a car without a gear

Sir! He hasn't started and my son is dying

Now l found it!

My son is dying and they are all clapping their hands

We're going, dear lady Your son will be fine, don't worry

Move...move...move!

Move it

- Murugesa - Aiyah?

You asked for a lever

''Apple of our eye, favorite indeed Whizzing with lightning speed''

''Make way for our dear car Our hot-shot evergreen star!''

''Through ups and downs swerving As graceful as a chariot swaying''

''Make way for a jewel in the crown Our car in this town well renowned''

''We aren't alone by no means Whole town packed in like sardines''

''We'll pole vault and cross the sun Do you want to join in the fun?''

''We've wished for a long time to our guardian statue divine''

''Will you give us 4 tyres new which won't wear out...will you?''

''Driving through folds and forest Racing in our routes in right earnest''

''Just for larks we'll compete friskily We'll try to over-take trains cheekily''

''School we bunked...full stop We had a ball in granny's shop''

''ln corners, streets, bushes, gaps no one over took us, no mishaps''

''We get into trouble customary We weren't pulled up solitary''

''Weddings, concerts, car we depended on We sang and danced till break of dawn''

''Jiving through jungles and mounds Diving and dipping in our many rounds''

''Pick of the litter, number one Like lightning springs into action''

''Our dear Padmini premier Make way for this cute 4 wheeler''

Wait, son Stop the car a little

Bear with it for a bit more, dear

''Like the decoy hay-man we'll wait in the edge of our village for this Fiat''

''We'll roast in the sun, lingering forever Seeing the car we'll take wing together''

''Rooster shaking his comb and head we squabbled to catch single handed''

''ln the streets where small kids run to the joy of honking we succumb''

''Little car, you are like our mother You are our family deity like no other''

''Through woods we'll steer our car We'll zip zap zoom in our route far''

''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang of lndia flashes like lightning in euphoria''

''Move aside for our Godsend For our fine 4-fendered friend''

''High low joy-riding Like a chariot gliding''

''Thanks to Walchand Doshi leave way for our lovely Padmini''

He's been asking you to buy oil cake all these days

And you haven't got it even today, no?

Am l roaming around jobless?

Drink your porridge

Don't do any work Just happily loaf around town

Only job for you and your husband is to give me jobs to do

Lord Muruga!

You're right, we must never ask sir to do any work

He goes to the market so often He'll run errands for everyone else

- But he won't lift his finger for us - l'll buy it this evening

Expect me to believe you?!

Have you ever done anything l asked you to?

Why is he eating plain porridge? Give him some dried-chilies

- Has brother left? - Sir is eating

You're the 1st folks to hire a cleaner for a car!

Why...is it infra dig for 'sir' to wash the car, huh?

Jinx-boy that you are, if you sit in front will it be auspicious?

lf you can't stand my face, give me your photo

l'll hang it as mascot in front of the car

No, l asked you to mix your bran properly

You jolly well mind your own business!

Move your butt! Why chit chat with my father?

Peedai...wretched boy! -Grab the cycle...let's scoot

lf we get caught, we'll be 'bran'ded!

She's here?! Wonder what will be taken today

Maaaa?

Suja has come l don't know why

She has started talking to him just now

Wait...he'll come

That's okay, dear, but unless you tell me your problem...

...how can l sort it out?

What can it be, father-

Ask your husband to come and eat

We ate before we came here l made rice pancakes

- Everything is a problem - Tell me what you want, dear

Don't do this, father

l already have a gloriously 'good' name in this house

They say every time l come here l take something or the other away

lt's not like l'm stealing from someone else's house

l don't have the right to take stuff from my own father?

Who else has that right but you, my child?

You are always my top priority

First tell me what you want

Whenever l want to know what's happening in your life...

...l have to come this far

How many ever times l call you, you don't visit me

l'm not able to be without seeing you

He's a workaholic to the core

For the past 2 months our phone hasn't been working

No one has fixed it

That's all?

l'll get you a new phone within 2 days and send it over

No, don't, then l'll get pulled up by my mother for this

You have the old phone here, no?

Just lying around here He said that's enough

You get yourself a new phone

lt's not old, dear lt's in perfect condition

Uh...huh, that's enough, father

That's what l was wondering about the purpose of your visit

Look here, mother l didn't ask for a new phone

Oh yes! You're a real good girl

Don't take a dig at her You take it home, dear!

You heard how she spoke?!

- l told you- - lgnore her

Madam? You called me?

Take this coffee and give it to my son-in-law

Dai! You give it -Okay, ma

Peedai

Buffalo! Go and give it

l can't stand that chap's face

Son-in-law...here, coffee

You seem to have got a paunch?!

Yes...must reduce it

l didn't mean your tummy l meant the flab on your face!

Don't shake it around too much

Just keep giving her everything we have

One fine day, we'll have nothing left

Leave it, whom else will we give our possessions to?

Possessions? What's remaining?

You've already given away all that we possess

This whole place is bare

All that's left is this house Give her that also

We'll just keep staring at each other's faces

Get down...go

After l come back we can all go for a ride together

- Let's go - Move aside

You get in

Why do you lock all the doors?

Where are you running off to the moment you got back home?

He's been away so long Wonder what's happened

Shall l go and check, brother?

He was sick for quite some time

They want to take him to his son's house l don't know what they'll do now

Scoot

Lord Muruga, forgive me for my wayward thoughts

Coffee...?

Brother's on a sacred vow He won't drink coffee

Muruga...Muruga Don't let me get tempted

- Murugesa? - Sir?

We have to take him to his son's house

He was ailing for long, taking him in a bullock cart isn't advisable

Let them take our car

Drop me at home And bring the car back here

You've taken a sacred vow So you can't drive them

l've asked for another driver

You got another driver?

- Who else can drive a car? - There's someone in the next village

l've sent for him

There's no man in their family to organize the funeral

No, you wait here l'll be right back

Murugesa!

Didn't you see him the other day also? -l've told him

Where did you guys go?

- He broke his vow - Where is he?

ldiot!

l've asked you not to do anything without consulting me first

How can you take off the sacred thread without fulfilling your vow?

What'll you do if you're cursed?

Nothing like that will happen l'll finish this trip and put it back

ls it a chain you can put on and off as you like?

You said no one else is there to accompany them

What will that poor girl do all by herself?

God won't do anything if l take off the thread to do something good

They need a hand now Let me drive you home

Be careful -Move...move

Open the door...fast

Take care of the body Hold his head

1st take the corpse in

Find out the relatives of the dead man

Don't take my life out! How are you related?

- Uncle - Then get in

Go in front -Get in the front

You are sitting on the dead man's face

Get down now He'll get squished

Hold the rope carefully lf he falls, don't blame us

Lord Muruga! Don't make me look at her

''l speak love's language Only my eyes flash the message''

''l converse in the language of love Wordless through my eyes' alcove''

''Who is this village angel, kindly assign How do l explain this pain of mine?''

''Mind is eager to take as mine for my own sake''

''Lift to eternal heights above Who can question your move?''

''God above is witness Watching you with indulgence''

'Aiyo! Look how they have tied you up there'

''ln the language of love l interact Quietly through eye-contact''

''l became a field with grains windblown And a pond rippled by a stone''

''As your gaze settled on me alone''

''l'm caught in a whirlpool of senses l see you everywhere, my princess''

''As love sprouted roots defenseless''

''l should become your half sari to drape on your shoulder softly''

''Your waist, stride, braid duly blessed My heart as your shadow fully possessed''

''l keep talking my love's language Soundless only my eyes engage''

''Swaying to folk music, swinging to and fro won't your anklets in rhythm echo?''

''Like water breaking many a barrier chariot-like, won't my mind waver in favor?''

''l refer the almanac eagerly l ask the priest earnestly''

''To fix our wedding date quickly Rest l'll whisper on our wedding night only''

''l speak love's language Only my eyes flash the message''

''Angel of this village, kindly define How do l explain this pain of mine?''

''Mind is eager to take as mine for my own sake''

''Carry to eternal heights above Who can question your move?''

''God above is witness Watching you with indulgence''

lt's mid January and you've still not put back your vow-thread

When do you intend fulfilling your vow?

Some people are asking me to put it

Some people are asking me not to

Why should l care about anyone's opinion?

l've made up my mind to see Lord Muruga

Might as well go to the temple

'May the envious eyes of family, friends, foe, fauna, flora not flourish'

She spat on my shirt!

Should you give us your produce every year?

lt's the only way we can repay your love

What will we old people do? Give it to your children

Okay, go inside

Where is your new dress?

- lt's inside my box, ma - Why didn't you wear it today?

lt'll get dirty, right? l'll wear it next year

Aiyo...go, you jackass!

l've served dinner for you and l've been looking for you

What're you doing here?

Nothing...just looking

l just came out and you followed me

Come, let's eat

What happened?

What do you mean what happened?

Do you think l can't read your mind?

Pongal celebrations are over and you don't know what to do...

...when our family friend comes back for his car back, no?

That's why l kept telling you not to revel in someone else's car

Did you listen?

Murugesan walks with his head stuck in the clouds!

lf it goes, so be it -You and your pearls of wisdom!

l was preoccupied with something else and you butted into my thoughts!

l had totally forgotten about that You're only making me remember

lf he comes and asks, l'll return it to him

lf l keep thinking about it will the car become mine?

lf it has to go, it will

Come, let's eat dinner

- Maaa? - Come

How are you?

Oh! Back from the temple? Wait

You won't shave even after visiting the temple

- Where is sir? - He's up, in his room

l'll give him this sacred ash

Come here for a second

He has been kind of dull these past few days

Why? What happened?

Shanmugam bro said he'd take the car back, no? That's why

We took care of it like our baby all these days

And he'll just come and take it away, huh?

Who asked you to shower baby-love on someone else's car?

Did you even listen when l kept harping on this?

Okay, leave it

We'll try to talk him out of taking it back

Otherwise, we'll buy a new car like this

No need of a new car Let's just keep this one

Can we buy them a new one?

lf someone asks you to take care of his car...

...you'll act as if you own it

And if he asks for it back, you'll ask him to get another car?

Height ofjustice!

He'll buy a car it seems Like he's rolling in money!

Aiyah...?

You got back just now?

Ask my wife to keep it in the prayer room

l'll shower and then take the sacred offerings

Why do you look so dull?

Aiyah, when Shanmugam sir comes, we'll buy the car from him

Otherwise...l'll beg, plead, request and retain the car here somehow

lt has been with us for so long- -lt's notjust you

Even your dear wife can't be without it, you know?

Aiyah...the car won't leave us -No-

Don't ask me how l know

l don't have an answer But l know for sure it won't

- Welcome, bro - Come inside

Sit here Move a little

Bring a leaf, bro

Sit down

Serve some gravy

Malar, serve some gravy here

Look there

l'm scared to even look, bro

l'll kill you...look!

She's looking at us, bro

She'll definitely not look now

Stop...stop...stop, bro Your girl is looking this way

Who are these chaps? Following us around

They've come here also, see?

Why are you following me now? Don't try all this with me

That's all

Bro, are you sad she yelled at you?

That's why l warned you Do we need all this?

We should just go about our business quietly

Did l grumble and grieve to you l'm sad?

Why don't you zip your lips and attend to your work?

Will a girl voluntarily say, 'come, circle all around me all day'?

l know how to take care of this

Go and collect all the cow dung

- Murugesa - Aiyah...?

Get lost

- Shall we go? - Yes, sir

lf he showered at all, we can take him with us too

No need, sir

Get into the car

- Where? - To the cinema!

Obviously to the temple

To the temple only, right Why are you calling me?

Did l go in this car to the temple all these days?

l can't get into someone else's car

Do you even know how to drive a car?

You learn to drive and then call me

lf l don't come, then you can question me

Until then, don't call me

Wait...!

l'll drive and show you

- Are you ready? - Yes

- Shall we start? - Let's drive

- Then get inside - Okay, right

Sir, close the door properly

- Just 2 days - Can learn by then?

You'll rip the door apart!

Shall we get to the issue?

Murugesa, why do you often look at this mirror when you're driving?

To straighten out your ruffled hair when it gets windy

To check the vehicles behind us, sir

Shall we start what we came for?

There are 3 levers at the bottom, right?

That's how the car runs

Why look at my mouth? Look at your feet!

Press your left foot on the 1st one

That's the clutch

Put your right foot on the 3rd one, that's the accel-

There's 1 more-

l'm jobless here Shall l put my foot there?

Why are you yelling at me, Murugesa?

l'm trying to teach you, no?

- Okay, Okay - Listen carefully

1st lever is the clutch

3rd is the accelerator

- Middle one is...? - Brake

1st one?

- 3rd one...? - 3rd one...hmmm?

Accel

1st one...? Middle one?

Don't look at my mouth Look down

- 1st one? - 1st lever-

- 3rd? - Murugesa...!

1st lever

- Murugesa, 1st one? - Clutch

- Murugesa, what's the 1st one!? - Clutch!

Clutch, clutch, yes...okay

- Hello? - Who is it?

lsn't Muthunayagam there?

- And you are...? - Shanmugam speaking

- Sir...? - Will you call him?

Right away

Sir...aiyah...?

- Who's on the phone? - Shanmugam bro!

- Where are you off to? - Shanmugam sir is on the phone

What did he say?

l don't know, your wife is talking to him now

She's talking...?

- What did he tell you? - He didn't say anything

l wonder what he wants What is she saying...?

Madam is coming

- Selvi...? - Ma?

- Have you finished over there? - Almost over, ma

- Murugesa, ask her - Sir, you ask her

You ask

Sir...! Ma...?

What did Shanmugam sir say?

He's not feeling well

He said he'll take a while to come back

l'm upset he's unwell and you're 'haiiiiya'ing!

You're so obsessed with that car, huh?

What can l do?

After you spoke l thought you'd call me

But you didn't

ls this how you wash a car? Peedai, what is this?

How much ever l clean flowers keep falling on it

l'll kill you if you give me your 'pesty' retorts!

- Murugesa - Aiyah...?

l am ready

Come...come, start Let's drive

Sir, you asked me to bring fodder from the rice mill

ls that important right now?

l've been ready and waiting for you since morning

Let's go

Sir, how many days has it been since you started learning to drive?

How many days? When did we ever start?!

You taught me to drive just 1 day and you reported sick-

That's not the point How many days?

4 days, right?

When it comes to driving what counts is the day we started

So what?

lf you drive for 4 days, you need 10 days rest

Don't bluff

Sir, driving is an art lt's not a simple issue

You think it's all about pressing 3 levers and a gear?

Do you know what all technical details are involved?

Sir, look here

For every move of yours, multiple reactions happen

lf something goes wrong car's chapter closed!

So what is the solution? We give it some rest

But how is it, you keep driving the car daily?

That's after you learn to drive. This is before you learn

Who is the best driver in this village?

Me, right?

You bet! Even the buffalo heard you!!

Sir, what if you drive and something happens to the car?

l won't let it go that far But you need rest in order to drive

Do you want to learn fast or not?

- l want to drive - That's all

Whatever you've taught me so far l'll practice it for now

Murugesa, next month is my wedding anniversary

lf l learn to drive by then, l can take my wife to the temple on my own

You'll drive superbly by then, sir!

ls that so? Okay, go

You wanted to go somewhere

- Finish thatjob - l'll bring the fodder

Peedai!

Thank God, l escaped, otherwise he'd have killed me today also

Why does he want to learn driving when he is middle-aged?

Then why don't you teach me?

Sorry, words slipped out

Get out Get water and come

'l am mincemeat'

Come near the Aiyanar Temple l need to talk to you

My car's radiator got heated l wasn't following yo-

How many times do l tell you? Leave me alone

My father knows so many people in this village

lf someone finds out, l'll be in a big soup

- l wish they would - What did you say?

Let them tell him, so what?! l like you...will you marry me?

l knew it would lead to this

Stop following me lf they find out...that's all

l'm not that kind of girl

To just say yes when you ask me to marry you

Have l ever looked at you twice?

Why are you looking at me like that?

You kept following me like Mary's lamb

That's why l looked back

l beg of you Don't hound me

Car's radiator ran out of water

The other day you stood outside the mill

Then you stopped the van and started talking

- lt was work related - You ogled at me in the street

You follow me to the temple also!

l can't go to a shop or my job You follow me wherever l go

Everyone is wondering who you are And l don't know how to reply

My father is a real short tempered man Please don't follow me anymore

How many times do l say this? You are-

Hey! Tell me in a single word That you like me

''Has love blossomed by? Has rain been blessed by the sky?''

''Over eyes tease love's dove of peace''

''Has doubtful drizzle halted now? Has the mind painted a rainbow?''

''Are you my ibis from the hill of bliss?''

''Picturesque moon, she stood shyly Slumber time, she sailed next to me''

''Oblivious to night and day redesigned Eyes deaf to 'sound and light' by mind''

''Oblivious to obvious yo-yo of night and day Eyes unmindful to mind's audio-video play''

''Has love blossomed by? Has rain been blessed by the sky?''

''Dove on eyes nestle as love's apostle''

''Has cloudy raindrops reduced now? Has the heart sketched a rainbow?''

''Aren't you my ibis true from yonder blue?''

''Letter to reach its destination looks in every direction''

''To see her beau's face mind sighs to touch base''

''Your letter to reach me is delayed ls there a new way to be waylaid?''

''Bee searches for the orchid flower Honey-filled, l eagerly wait to shower''

''For your doubts to flee shall l touch you tenderly?''

''Your bangles, my precious jingle in anticipation infectious''

''l slip away gracious''

''Has love blossomed by? Has rain been blessed by the sky?''

''Eyes introduce love's dove of truce''

''Has dazed sprinkle stopped now? Has the soul bent into a rainbow?''

''My dear mountain ibis! Are you my own miss?''

Not bad, they kept saying they would ply buses and they did!

Now the villagers won't need our car

The bus is terrific Look at its terrific speed!

What bright colors for sore eyes!

lt doesn't look like they are here yet, bro

Bro, l think they're here

Who is this fool? Driving a car like a bullock cart!

Must be some local chap Don't lose your cool, bro

Why are you honking on and on? Can't you see the car in front of you?

Don't zip zap zoom inside our village

Go slow

Tell your driver to go slow and steady inside our village

He and his smirky-face!

Your shelling will make him think twice to even look back

Why are you getting so irritated with him?

As if he has a bus to boast! -Oh no! Malar will be waiting

Gone!

What are you looking left and right for?

l'm talking to you

Van is here...what are you busy looking for?

Can you kindly shut up?

l'm talking to you!

What are you doing? Where are you going?

Let's get in

- When will the postman come? - Around this time, bro

Get hold of him

- Come...hurry, bro - Wait, boys

We'll talk later Open the letter box

Wait, l'll open

- l'll do it...wait - We'll discuss later

Okay, l won't say a word

- Open it - Wait

Listen to me

Don't tear it Everyone's letters are in here

- Listen- - Here, hold this!

Mad fellow Outrageous behavior!

'l am going to Kutralam tomorrow That's why l called you'

'Even if l'm here you won't be seeing me'

Pushed my cycle down too Village bumpkins!

What is it, bro? ls it all over?

Forever bullying You'll never reform

The car has been missing for quite some time...?

- Where is the car, dear? - What does it matter to you?

You hate the sight of it -Oh God! Sorry l even asked you

Why should l care? Where could they be?

Why are you hiding my shop with your car?

Folks from my village came here A teenage girl accompanied them

Wondered if they came this way

l'll move the car in about 5 minutes

What? ln love, huh?

Give me a tea, bro

Only men are so shy when it comes to love

Your girl might be looking for you on the other side, son

Father, you keep going l'll be back in a minute

Okay...sure, dear

There's a studio near the bus stand

l'll stand there, you come -Hey...?

Straighten out your clothes

1 minute

Peedai...come Come soon

Wait...races around the town and then dictates my speed

3 levers...accelerator... gear levers

What are you moving your hands and legs for?

lntending to dance?

lt's just for a few more days

All those who made fun of me not knowing how to drive...

...will swallow their words!

lf you learn to drive before our anniversary...

...then can't you drive us to the temple?

You're learning anyway Just learn faster

Look at this old lady's wish list!

You didn't get in when l called you

But now l need to do bow down to your wishes, huh? l can't...get lost!

Don't lie to me

l know you're learning for that reason only

Don't raise your expectations only to have them flattened out

Why would l go flat?

lt's not like l just came of age

lf you don't want to...don't

l said l won't Why keep retorting then?

- l slept a long time ago - Your arrogance is your 2nd skin!

You're still such a child

lf l die tomorrow, how will you manage?

You were talking normally till now

Will you go to sleep now or-

l'm sleepy -Tell me

lf something untoward happens to me tomorrow...

...can you bear it?

You will...you are that kind of man!

No one can take care of you the way l do, you know that?

''Look at me, old boy needles in my heart...no joy''

He has slept, huh?

''Dampened lashes...dry up forget your worries, dear, sleep''

''Sweetheart, lament and laugh No more tears, my equal half!''

Don't make a noise

lt took you so long to buy fertilizers?

lt wasn't me Peedai's fault

Okay, she's asking me to drive her to the temple on our anniversary

How does she know? Did you tell her?

l didn't whisper a word -Don't scream

l don't know anything l didn't whisper a word

Then how...?

Dai! She herself asked this of me Can l learn by then?

That's all? Just see how well l teach you!

You'll go as a happily married couple to Kutralam!

l said l wanted to go to the temple, not Kutralam

That's what, you can go to the temple and then to Kutralam

Okay...okay

- What are you all doing? - What does it look like?

Tell her

Aiyah has asked us to write your name on the car

Clear off...out of this place

Just because he is being immature...

...why are you writing it like a mad fellow?

What's the big deal? So what if we write your name?

So what...?

Don't you have any sense? Do we own this car?

lf that man comes and asks why where will we hide our faces?

You only asked me to drive you to the temple

l asked you to drive me to the temple Did l ask you to write my name?

That's why l shouldn't ask anything to this man

1st rub that off

Maybe she didn't like your handwriting!

Wipe it clean

Wipe it properly, bro

Looks like you chaps are wiping the car

Be careful!

lt is someone else's car Make sure it doesn't get scratched

Phew!

Hello, sir

What's his problem? Even you are better!

My whole mood has been spoilt

This car seems to be here for so many weeks, father

Seems like all the boys from the village are driving it around

Careful, father lt's not our car

lf they come and ask for it and it has to be repaired, that's it!

We'll take care of it

Do we have to give it back if he asks for it...or is it for us?

Naturally we must return it

l don't want it l just asked

What's the big deal in giving it to you?

Do you even have to ask?

Just take it What's the big deal?

Murugesa...!

You wanted to get fertilizers Go and buy it now

Ma! l brought it day before yesterday

Her eyes are fixed on the car, leave now

Ma! l'll go and get the fertilizers now

Just go

From phone to car now!

Good thing, madam asked us to get out of the place now

The daughter would've taken the car with her

Those race maniacs are right behind us

Let them come l can handle them

Chase them

What, father? Car has gone

Looks like they are having a right royal spin in it

But if l say anything, it's wrong...you start the bike

l'll see you, father Bye, mother

Take care, dear

Are you trying to overtake us?

Conductor, dung mouth! Don't hang out on the foot board

Your speed is snail's pace Shall l get down and push your bus?

Challenging me? -Take them off the road, bro

Smash them into the pond

Trying to race me?!

You're battling with us with that trash can of a bus!

Catch him...overtake

Won't you listen?

Try pressing your brakes Almost there

Sissy cowards

Don't zig zag Drive your bus straight

May you never prosper!

Mother...?

Come, my dear How are you?

l didn't even recognize you Let me hold the baby

Come in

- Dear...? - Whose baby is this?

Shanmugam's daughter is here

Send someone and ask Murugesan to come here soon

ls her father also with her? -No, l don't know the details

Come fast She's waiting

- Looks just like you - That's what they say

- How are you, dear? - l'm fine

Sit...sit

Did you offer her something to drink?

- Oh no! l didn't even ask - No, l don't want

Didn't give her anything?

lsn't your father here?

Father... ...passed away

Oh my God! What are you saying?

He was complaining of chest pain for a long time

The doctors said it was nothing to worry

But then this happened all of a sudden

l don't know anything about my father's assets

Do you know what he has left to whom by any chance?

Because l don't know anyone else here

And if he'd given anything to you before he left...

...if l get it, will be very helpful to me

Because l can't stay here for very long, l must leave today

Go, dear

'lf you learn to drive before our anniversary...'

'...then can't you drive us to the temple?'

'Next month is our wedding anniversary'

'lf l learn by then, l can myself drive Chellamal to the temple'

lnterval

l know our phone wasn't working

But at least you could have sent someone to inform us

He was complaining of frequent chest pain

He didn't want to get admitted in the hospital

Who knew...this would happen?

Aiyah...come here

ls that Shanmugam sir's daughter who has come home now?

- What are your plans? - Don't know

Give me the car keys

Wait...wait Listen to me

Did she ask about the car?

Not as yet, but she wants to take back her father's assets

That's why l came to take the documents

Then what? Just give that alone

- We'll see about the car later - Anyhow she will get to know

Then she'd have asked for it, no?

Only if she sees the car! l'll handle that

Give herjust the documents

Aiyah...go Just do as l told you

Hey! Buffalo Push the car

9 documents are here All that your father gave me

Why are you giving me count and account?

l forgot to ask How is Suja?

She is fine

Tell her l enquired about her l'll take leave, ma

See you, pa

1 minute wait, dear

Please step in

You haven't breathed a word to her about the car?

Wrong, dear

She has just now lost her father

She is also like a daughter to us

Give her the car keys

Murugesa...!

- What, ma? - Give the keys

Give me the car keys

Give it to her

Here

How could yo-

Your father left his car with me before he went

l clean forgot Here are the keys

l know the car is with you My father told me about it

Let it be here What will l do with it?

That too, when he has left it here it's not right for me to take it away

Let it be with you in my father's memory

Oh sweetie, we'll go home now

Give it to her

Don't give me money and treat me like a stranger

You are also like our daughter

You've come to visit us for the 1st time with your baby

We haven't bought anything for the baby

Keep it as a token of our love Not for the car, but for your baby

- Please accept - lt isn't for the car, dear

- Murugesa...! - Aiyah?

Murugesa, drop her at home ln the next village

Shall l drop them and come? -Yes

Shall l drop them and come back with the car?!-Yes...go!

- Embarrassing! - Okay, sir

You dumbass! You've piled up so much hay over the car

l'll remove it now, aiyah Quick, be quick

Take it all off...fast

- l'll sit in front today - No, it is my turn

Clear off...run

Run...run

Scoot...you show-offs! Nuisance value!

Should l tell you specially?

Today is my turn to sit in front, bro

They are not letting me sit

l'll give you 2 hard knocks on your head

Run now

Please, bro, just once l'll sit in front

Don't make me slap you 1st go from here

- Hey! - Bro?

Come here

You want to sit in front? -Yes, bro

Go home and get 5 bucks from your mother, l'll make you sit in front

- FlVE bucks? - How much can you get?

No...no, bro l'll get Rs 5 now

You come back with the money l'll even put you in the driver's seat

- Okay...okay, bro - Now go with a smile

Will you do it surely, bro? -l'll do it for sure, run now

What's happening here?

These kids wanted 10 paise to buy some candies, l gave them

Murugesa...? Did you take the keys?

lt is with me

Someone said they won't get into someone else's car

Ask her what she will do now

1st ask him to show off his driving skill, then talk

l will show you -Sir...?

l'm depending on you only -Let's go

'Chellammal'

Hey! Who wrote my wife's name here?

How will l know?

l'm asking you

Do your work

l know who wrote Don't think you can fool m-

lt's getting late and we have to get back before sun set

l know you are hand in glove with her

l have no idea what you are talking about! Let's go

You're also ganging up with her

l can't help it if you think that of me

You seem to be cleaning taking all the stuff apart?

We keep dusting it in a hurry before we go out...so l thought-

Hey! Stop dustin- -Take it to the back yard

Wretch!

He yells at me even if l work!

That's why we are giving her a clean wipe

Hey! Murugesa listen

l press with this foot to pick up speed, it is accel-

The middle one is brake

What the hell is this one you press with left foot called-

l keep forgetting

- Clutch - That's the elusive word!

l'll get it right the next time

Dinner is ready What are you doing?

- Let's eat, come - l'll wait for him, you go in

You asked me to come in and you are standing here?

You wash your hands and feet, l'll be with you

Why don't you also come and eat?

- Let Peedai come - How is he driving?

Our aiyah?!

He bragged he'd drive me to the temple on our wedding day?

Will he?

Your dream won't come true in this birth!

lf he's building castles in the air you are waving the victory flag!

Aiyaiyo! l was so sure he'd somehow learn

You don't think it is possible?

Do you think deliberately l am not teaching him?

He just doesn't get it!

Murugesa, don't feel bad if l say this to you

Make him sit in front You sit right next to him

Let him hold that...that- -Steering wheel

Yes, let him simply hold it

You drive but make him think he is driving and praise him sky high

We can visit the temple and get back, that's all

Murugesa, he is like a kid wishing for the moon

Somehow make it happen, da -Okay, ma

Come in to eat

You'll usually talk nonstop Today you are so quiet

Am l the chatter-box?

At least you'll reply when l talk, right?

Fine, tell me

You might as well have been silent!

Hey! What do you want? -Nothing

l feel like-

You wanted to ask me something. Blurt it out

How do you know l wanted to ask you something?

l didn't want to ask anything

- No...? - Huhum

Okay fine, let's go

l'm asking only because you insist!

l just...er- -Tell me

Tomorrow l'm not working

l'll leave home as if l'm going to work

Will you take me out somewhere?

l want to go for a long drive with you in this car

Will you take me?

Was this why you were behaving so weirdly?

What time shall we meet?

''Bud blossomed abandoning her shyness Chatting nonstop luck bloomed in excess''

Are you upset about me sleeping here tonight?

l've told sir my mother is unwell and l need the car at dawn

lf he asks you, don't tear my story to bits, okay?

Do you want to sleep up here?

You don't want to...?

lt's okay, l know you are very fond of me

You won't agree even if l force you

Malar is taking off tomorrow

We are planning to spend the whole day together

Where can we go?

Wherever we go, some snoopy chap or the other sees us together

Do you know how awesome l felt talking to her today?

All this will never happen in your life, right?

You can only hear it from someone 2nd hand

Murugesa...?

Why is he coming here at this time of the night?

lf he knows we are awake that's it! Close your eyes

- Murugesa...? - Aiyah?

l saw the light and wondered if you were here

l just dozed off to sleep -You were asleep, huh?

2 weeks more for our wedding day

Make me drive somehow, please

Or else she'll be terribly disappointed...she wanted this, no?

She doesn't know where the steering wheel is in a car

Doesn't matter. if l don't drive You drive

l'll just hold the steering wheel and pretend, she'll fall for it

You simply praise me sky high

We can visit the temple letting her think l drove

She is like a kid wishing for the moon!

l know l won't be able to learn before our anniversary

You taught me...that...that ABC

How can l drive when even that hasn't entered my thick skull?

Somehow make it happen, da

Okay sleep, you wanted to go somewhere in the morning

Accel, brake, clutch Now l got it right!

Aiyah, get up l'll teach you to drive

What?

l asked you to get up so l can teach you to drive

1-2-3-4, you said 10 days rest is required

lt's not yet 10 days

Sometimes rest for 9 days is enough

l'll wait outside for you

Don't dilly-dally Come soon

Murugesa, accelerator, brake, clutch How's that?

How long will you keep saying the same 3 words?

You can't drive by just memorizing these 3 words

Hardly 2 weeks left for your anniversary

Do you want to drive by then or not?

Then you should grasp what l teach quickly, like camphor to fire, okay?

Press the clutch

lf you press the clutch and lift it up, its 1st gear

This is 2nd This is neutral

Now, shift to 1st gear

Did it shift? Did you hear the noise?

Release the clutch slowly and press the accelerator

Who will look at the road? Aiyah...!

Sir, relax l'm here, no? Shall we go?

Release...gently Slowly

No problem. Start again

Sir, why are you wiping the car? Let me do it

Shouldn't look at prestige for all this My car and l pride myself in wiping it

Where has Peedai disappeared to?

You could ask him to wipe, no?

You know his slip shod wiping ability!

Like how he cleans the cow-shed!

Look how it is gleaming bright?

lf he didn't do a good job tell him to do it again...he and his thick skull!

lf you teach him he'll also learn, aiyah

Why keep harping on that?

Washed and wiped, gleaming bright, right?

Let me do the rest -Take your hands off!

l just now cleaned it there and you are dirtying it

l'll get the car keys You don't have to exert yourself!

Just start the car...enough

After l learn to drive...

...everyone will learn a lesson or 2 from me

Start

Won't aiyah always say 'our car' and we should take good care of it?

Now he says 'my car' so possessively, da

Bet you are reading more into it and making a mountain out of a mole hill

Even if it was just in the course of conversation, l can't digest it, Peedai

l'm worried once he starts driving, l will be out of a job

Why are you obsessing without any reason?

This is how it will start Then it will add up to more

Dumbass, all because of you!

lf only you had cleaned it he wouldn't have started wiping it?

- Bro...? - What 'bro'...go!

He wouldn't have meant it from the bottom of his heart

My heart feels heavy ever since he said it, da

He hasn't even started driving lf he learns fully, that's it

Bro...?

But l won't be without teaching him, da

At least for his wife's sake l'll teach him to drive

Don't fret and fume lt will all end on a happy note

He's such a big shot He spoke out of turn, that's all

But he can't tell me not to wip- -Hey! Don't be a broken record

Naturally it is his car As if he will say 'your car'?!

Come here 1 minute

You don't deserve any car, get lost

You pest of a mongrel! l'll make mincemeat of you

l might as well become mincemeat than listen to your nonstop lament!

What took you so long? Come, l'll drop you

Sorry, aiyah suddenly gave me an errand to run, that's why

l'll take you wherever you want now

l can't come to suit your whims and fancy

Don't get hyper l'm sorry, it was my mistake

l'm not going overboard l wished for too much, my fault!

ls this your own car for you to drive it any time you like?

You are working as a driv- -Yes, l am only a driver

- What's wrong in what l said? - Nothing, you leave now

- Bye - Go

Murugesan, shouldn't you be alert while driving?

What if something happens to the car?

We are not the owner Just the driver, no?

Who is the driver?

Aren't you the driver? Are you the owner?

lf l get out. l'll kill you Just go

You have so much money

Then why aren't you getting something to eat?

Peedai bro promised he would make me sit...

...in the car's front seat if l give him 5 bucks

l can't save if l eat, no?

lnstead of eating he is saving up it seems!

What are you gaping at? -l was simply standing and-

ls aiyah ready?

He has been ready for an hour He just went in to get something

How is his driving?

Uh...he is driving

What is she quietly enquiring?

ls she asking you how l drive?

Oh yes! l'm so jobless l'll be enquiring

Don't try to hide your eagerness

Shall we drive a couple of rounds here?

Old woman is very keen to see me drive

lf you call me 'old woman' l'll dash the car over you

With what? 1st gear or 2nd gear?

l kept the key somewhere Where did l keep it?

Let him come out

l'm searching high and low She isn't moving an inch!

Doesn't even remember where he kept it...old man!

Her way of 'tit for tat'!

ls she turning to look at us?

No, sir -No...? She should look now

'She'll wait for me to go and then look!'

''l was born for you my beloved beau''

''Your adam's rib l'll be day and night till eternity''

''l was born for you, my fair squire Be with you 24x7 when you require''

''Wedded to you, so what if years fly Your love for me will never bid goodbye''

''From my head to toe my husband's reign has no veto''

''Guarding the southern end, Goddess Muthalamma is our sole witness''

''You were born for me, my fair lady ln my mind l'll embed your name gladly''

'Fall at my feet l'll bless you'

''lf you don't caress me or collide in delight mattress will give you a hard time at night''

''Will a cat let go of a pot of dried fish, its soft spot?''

''Scent of sprats, lovely, won't it wish to ravish slowly?''

''Favors don't try to curry You get only my sari!''

''lsn't the flower's scent to the senses a present?''

''Won't the flower grace to shower?''

''You are not old at all, my dear My adorable aubergine tender''

''Do you think l 'came of age' only day before, my man vintage?''

''l was born for you, my handsome landlord Be with you night and day, no holds barred''

''Wedded to you, so what if years fly Your love for me will never bid goodbye''

''From my head to toe my husband rules with no embargo''

''Guarding the southern end, Goddess Muthalamma is our soul's witness''

Murugesa, okay, l got the hang of 1st and 2nd gear

What about 3rd, 4th and reverse gears?

What am l there for then?

For driving to the temple you can go at 20 km/hour

l won't teach you to reverse

Are you planning to sack me after you learn?

How can you even think something like this of me?

How will l sack you?

l just wanted to please my wife

Don't even know to drive and you're so damn possessive

Once we get back from the temple l won't touch the steering wheel!

- Promise? - l swear

Shift the gear

Gently...slowly That's all

Move to 2nd now Don't be scared

Loosen your grip on the steering

Don't hold it so tight

- Did l dash into something? - l'll get down and see

- Murugesa...? - Let me take a look

Nothing...wait l'll be back

Don't get flustered lt will be alright

Don't push, l'll manage

Wheel is out now

You sit inside and do as l tell you

Just sit inside Don't worry

Call someone for help

No need. l can handle it -Let's call someone

Sit...don't worry

l'm telling you. we'll be fine

l'll push

When l tell you remove the clutch

Let go of the clutch

Move aside

We should leave early tomorrow And return before sun set

Sir...this is normal when you learn to drive

Don't get upset Go inside

Get down

What happened? -Didn't you go in?

Do you know how many times l've hit huge boulders?

This is no big deal There's no problem at all

Go in first

Look at the condition of your car Loose connection everywhere

Move

Where the hell did you dash the car?

When l was driving at night a stone was on the way

All this has been ripped apart

Did you think you could repair it yourself?

Oil was leaking That's why

Everyone can't tamper with the parts trying to sort it out

lf there's a big repair then l won't come to check

Any problem you should tell me

What are we there for? -Okay

Take that 10-1 1 spanner

What happened? -Nothing, aiyah

Oil leak, so l brought the mechanic over to check

Don't worry

Our boss -Hello!

Did you take the car for any long drive?

Did it run long distance? -No

They won't take it too long a distance

They just go to buy fertilizers from the neighboring village

Oil won't leak unless it has covered a fairly long distance

Car should be treated like a car

Not like a delivery van carrying heavy loads!

You won't get spare parts anywhere here for this car

You can drive it

lf it stops midway anywhere, it will be fit for waste shop or dump yard

l've kind of fixed it now

Make sure oil doesn't leak again

Are you leaving, bro? -Yes...what?

l just wanted to learn a few things about our car

You and your lard face!

Take care, bro

He got away easy!

Ma, there's no problem at all l could have done it myself

That mongrel scared us just to line his pocket

Don't be upset

Tell her, aiyah

Do you know what he said?

He said no problem at all if we take good care of it

Please be extra careful, too many envious eyes have cast a spell

Nothing will happen, no?

Gawd! Aiyah...we should ensure oil doesn't leak again, that's all?

We'll manage

l won't touch the car again, da

l can't be a broken record! l'll de-spell the envious eyes

Take all the time you want and keep worrying to your mind's content!

- Hey! - Bro?

You didn't hear me honk?

l didn't hear Did you?

Drama king!

Why have you parked your bus in the middle of the road?

Break down, bro

l'm not surprised! lf driven by a retard like you...naturally!

Get your bus moving first We can think of racing later, okay?

Fat heads! As if racing is the need of the hour?!

l changed my mind and decided to help

After all, our people are stranded, no?

Ask those going to Pulipatti and l'll drop them in their homes

- lt is okay - Do as l say

All the Pulipatti folks get into the car

- Let's go - Shut up

lt will get dark We'll be yelled at

We'll have no other go but to walk all the way

All of you get inside

- Where are you going? - To sit in front, bro

Get lost! Walk home

Murugesa, no place at the back -Then you have to walk

Bro, move aside

You move and let her get in -Get inside

Don't make a fuss

Cow-dung face...move

''You were born for me, my lovely girlie ln my mind l'll embed your name willingly''

''You were born for me, my fair lassie ln my heart l'll tattoo your name lovingly''

Murugesa, sari is awesome, no?

How many times will you ask? l swear it is awful!

lt is awesome, sir -Forget it

l should hide it somewhere and gift it to her on our wedding day

- What happened? - Let me check

Aiyah, get down please Peedai, push the car

Push

Faster

- Aiyah...you don't - lt's okay, let me push

We can make it Murugesa...done?

Once more -Let's push faster

Did it start, bro?

Shut up. Just push

He'll tell us when it starts

Murugesa, let me catch my breath

- Aiyah! Some passers-by - Why has the car stopped?

Greetings, sir

Why are you standing here at this time of the night?

Can't find the key Wondering what to do

Search for the keys

Why are you hunting in the dark?

l can push the car till your house?

l'll find the keys for you in the morning

Let's go Keep your bag in the car

Push, da

Where has he gone?

Push

Shhhh! l don't want my wife to wake up

Before the rains we should stack the wet bricks inside

Softly...softly

Come silently Push to this side

We should somehow get it repaired without her knowledge

She'll be distressed if she finds out

You don't even have to tell me

l'll get the mechanic 1st thing in the morning

- Go to bed - Okay, da

Bro...?

Munis? Thanks a lot

Your keys lt fell down from your pocket

l kept it with me so no one would know

l won't tell anyone

Your car will be fine Don't worry

See you

Wait for me. l'm coming

We should have enough food for everyone

Okay, madam

Doesn't matter about leftovers No one should go hungry

- Bro...? - What, da?

Mechanic is out of town it seems

lt will take 2 days for him to come back

No one is giving proper information

What happened?

Mechanic is not in town it seems

He'll be back only after 2 days it seems

We'll still be well within time

There's already oil leakage

lf we don't attend to it immediately, it might become worse

Won't our madam wonder why we are not taking the car out for 2 days?

She's coming

Take him along and buy all the provisions needed

Aren't we feeding everyone?

Otherwise on our wedding day he'll come up with some lame excuses

Stay with him and ensure you get everything, okay?

Go, da What?

- No petrol! - Lost the keys!!

Why fret? He'll come within the next 2 days and repair it

Then we'll all go to the temple definitely

Why such long faces?

He said if it stops once more then we are in big trouble

Nothing of that sort will happen lt will all be fine...go

Who gave you the idea l shouldn't know about it?

l thought as much Who else will get such ideas!

Take care of the house l'll be back soon

- You promised me 10 paise - l'll miss the bus

- l'll give you this evening - l know you won't

Please, ma

Don't bug me Go...get lost

Hello, bro

You came back earlier than they said you would

Don't say another word to me

That 1 time experience was hellish enough, don't talk to me

What is he doing here?

He is looking for the keys he lost

How are you?

They said you'll take 2 days to get back

That's not the point now What are you up to?

Nothing, bro He was just like that-

Just like that...?

He's your mechanic He'll do the needful

l was simply seeing underneath

ls this some bullock cart for each of you to potter around?!

Bad enough l must repair a run-down battered old car!

- Ours is not a run-down old car - Oh! You'll get all het up, huh?

l can't repair it Dump it in the waste shop

We know what to do You can go!

Hey...son...son...sonny!

Don't get angry What's the problem?

Aiyah! He's calling our car run-down and battered

Then what? l don't even know if it is in running condition

And if each of them fiddle with it?!

- Why do you touch it? - Aiyah! l didn't do anything

You go ahead

You don't know how to keep your driver in his place!

Get out...you don't teach me how to treat my boys

Get out Chase him out!

Let me see who else can repair this old car

Bro...bro...bro!

Don't hold anything aiyah said in your heart or against him

Take care while you ride back, bro Take care

You and yourjinxed tongue!

Now you've made me walk all the way back!

Hope you get paralyzed someday soon

You think Murugesan is innocent

He has taken the car up to Kutralam with a girl

My brother-in-law's friend, who owns a studio...

...don't you remember he took our wedding snaps?

They've gone to get their photo clicked once and again to collect it

Another day, when the bus had a break down he has carted the village folks in the car

Not only that, l myself saw him being lovey-dovey with that girl

Ask him to deny it

Listen, dear

He went only after asking my permission

What did he ask?

l need to canoodle that girl Can l take your car?

But you are also a sly-one

You didn't even tell me you've bought the car, no?

l've been thinking it is Shanmugam uncle's car

You'll give it to Murugesan, entire village and to carry a corpse, but not to me?!

Why are you talking so rudely to your father?

What has he denied you?

Have you never taken a single item from here?

Look how she is pointing a finger at me!

Heard this, dear? We visit them only to take away their stuff it seems

Let's leave, why are you stomaching this insult?

Did you see how she cleverly manipulates the situation?!

Sit down, son-in-law

What did l say for you to walk off in a huff?

- Let's go, dear - Why get so mad?

What did l say? Come in and sit

Sit, dear

Small problem in the car

l'll set it right and bring it over to your place

Why are you agreeing?

l'll whack you with my slipper!

lnterrupting me! Go inside

Okay, dear?

The car doesn't run now? -l'm telling you the truth

lf the village folks know this they'll feel really bad

l don't believe you

Where's the key?

Dai! Oh gawd!

Get lost

Start the car

Hey! Clear out

l did not lie, dear

Let's go

Our car is leaving us Please tell her

Please tell her to leave it behind

Ask them to come back, they are taking away our car, aiyah

You are the sole reason for us losing the car, da

How much l trusted you!

Would l ever say 'no' to you? Did you breathe a word to me?

You made me hang my head in shame in front of my daughter, right?

Will l ever say no if you wanted to take the car?

l'm to be blamed for not knowing where to place whom!

''Aaraaro aaraaro...! Tears bob brimming to flow''

''People who don't realize your value claim possession out of the blue''

''To this mother, 'Padmini' car is like a daughter-avatar''

''l wilt and wither without millet or water''

''Aaraaro aaraaro...! Tears float waiting to flow''

''My dream green peacock, you in my heart forever l locked''

''Distressed you left me bereft Scars in my heart; of regret''

''Landed in our lives incidentally Our family deity coincidentally''

''l pine to see you, dear 'Padmini' Tell me how a.s.a.p''

Bro...? Come in

- Did You get any call? - From whom?

Hey! They took our car, no?

Any news about the car's condition?

l don't think so, bro

What's aiyah doing? Did he ask about me?

Madam has only been worrying about you

How badly he humiliated you in front of everyone, bro

l myself couldn't bear it

Don't enter this house till aiyah himself calls you

l can't be that way

Are you trying to butt in and make mischief between us?

l'll mash you to a pulp

Whatever it is, this is my house

l'll walk in right royally even if he asks me not to

- Okay, bro - But not now

Let him come and call me

Hey Murugesa! Where did you disappear?

l've been looking for you, come in

He won't come in He is in 'angry mode'

'Angry man' Come in

My dear boy, l spoke in a huff Forgive me Enough?

Aiyah...you don't need to apologize

Won't you eat a little?

l just now ate, ma l swear Tell them

Old rice soaked overnight in water

Murugesa, serve him 2 'idlis'

Aiyah, eat some more idli

lf you are so bothered about your dignity, why did you...

...pace up and down in the morning over there?

Do you think l'm jobless? Who was walking up and down?

- You didn't walk...? - No, l didn't

Heard that, dear?

How many times we saw him pace up and down from morning?

How partial can she be!

Why do you stuff yourself like a bloody pig?

Why hasn't he returned as yet? -He'll be back soon

Should we buy anything on the way?

To eat?

Thank God you reminded me Get some fruits

Where has he vanished into thin air?

Don't keep staring at my face, get it done fast

l knew when you landed here as my 1st customer for the day

You broke the linchpin Peedai, you wretch!

Don't call me by my nick name Call me by my real name

What is your real name? -Bandicoot...!

Bandicoot...pest!

Of all these what is your nick name

People call me wretch and Bandicoot christened name

You keep maligning me l'm trying to be very tolerant

Look what l'll do to you

Oh God, help me lift this

l'll split open your skull

Stop...stop this fist-fight

Teacher...he's no better than a slipper-thief in a temple

- And he's needling me - You jinxed jackass!

Please din some sense into his head

Stop it!

Don't keep calling him a jinxed fellow

Don't you feel sorry for him?

All the village folks malign me like this

You are the only one defending me, master

May you live long, sir!

The words just slipped out of my mouth spontaneously, aiyah!

Why are you holding your chest, master?

- What happened? - Sir...aiyah...master?

Your bloody tongue has killed our school master

Get up lt's nothing

Don't worry

Bullock cart man has killed our Madasamy school master!

l thought we could go before the sun gets too hot

He still hasn't-

Where is the cart?

He has messed up with the cart's linchpin

Our program goes flying out of the window

Come, let's catch this bus

Stop, man

Come quickly

- Greetings, sir - Where do l sit?

- Sit here - Greetings

Come quickly Sit in front

What a surprise, Murugesan How are you?

You raced our bus and look how you've landed here now

My heart goes out to you!

What to do? Sit down

Sit over there

Come

Shut up

Murugesan, how are you?

You haven't seen my driving skill 1st hand?

Watch now

Shall l ask him if he is fine? -Go ahead

Driver bro? Hope you are fine!

How is your wife?

You drive this bus like a prince! You'll naturally live a royal life

Conductor...?

No one can touch you for the next 2000 years!

May you lead a life of supreme comfort, enjoy!

l wished him well so often and nothing untoward happened!

Numbskull! When it is really needed your 'good words' won't come in handy

Forget it, bro

Let them go on their way and have a jolly ride

Peedai...pest! He jinxed us

For Heaven's sake don't ever wish me well, da

To be on the safe side walk a few steps behind me

l usually finish cooking earlier Today my routine got messed up

2 minutes, we can eat -No rush, dear

- Aiyah, ask - Wait, da

Welcome, when did you come? Did you have lunch?

Just now She's cooking

- Suja...? - Yes, aunt

- Why is it taking so long? - l'm just garnishing it

Sit down, don't fluster me

Are you going out this Friday, dear?

Why, father?

lf you and your husband bring the car l thought we can visit Muthalamman temple

We could go as a family

l think he has to go out somewhere in the morning and then visit his brother

Can't be certain when he'll get back, no?

Suppose he gets delayed? No problem, dear You carry on

Will my son-in-law come now? l thought l could see him and then go

He'll be late getting home, father

Okay, you attend to your work, dear

l asked in a round-about way She said the car is not free

lf my son-in-law comes l thought we could wait and at least see the car

Even that didn't happen

l'll be back in a jiffy You walk ahead with him

Sister...sister? -Did you forget anything?

We came to ask if your parents could...

...go by car to the temple on their wedding day

Your father felt bad and so he didn't insist

l won't even drive You both take them

Are you my father's mouth piece?

lf he wants something he is quite capable of asking me himself

You mind your own business

Cooking up contrived reasons to take that girl for a drive and smooch!

Where did you all disappear, huh?

Just because he called you, what about your brains?

lf you go and ask, will she give it to you?

No, ma...my idea lt's not aiyah's fault

Did she give you the car?

However much you ask anything she takes you must forget about it forever

He was giving away stuff without a second thought or even asking me

lt didn't seem like a big deal then

But this car was like a baby to us, right? That's why...!

Okay, let me serve you dinner

Dai, look here! Just because the car isn't here, don't stop dropping by

You must visit us often -Okay, ma

Because...if l don't see this silly face, l can't eat

Okay?

Okay, ma

They didn't give it back even when you asked?

Why didn't you ask again? -That won't work

lf it goes to her, that's the end

There's no record of anything being returned ever

What record? How many times have you asked?

You'll only love me if l drive a car? You won't look at me if l ride a cycle?

Forever cribbing Get lost now

Leave me alone

Murugesa...l love you either way

Whether cycle or car, absolutely no problem

But this face of yours is 'all smiles' only when you're driving that car

You asked and she still didn't give, no?

Don't ask her again Just go and steal it

We must somehow get our car back

lf it doesn't work, we'll mess with it and not make it run

Then it has to come back

We can use that as excuse and take aiyah to the temple

l don't know how the car started that day!

Whatever it is, we're bringing it back

lt's our car

l'm asking you just like that

Are you upset l didn't drive you to the temple in the car?

Slept, huh?

''Dampened lashes...dry up forget your anguish, please sleep''

''My heart sweet with a sob and smile Don't ever bleed, not worth the while''

How can l make you 'not run'?!

Let me see

''Look at me with pride and joy To your eyes' content, see, old boy!''

Look here, take all this and go, we'll follow you

Leave now

Why are you playing with your food?Eat quickly

l asked Murugesa to bring the cart

We'll go in that

l should have swallowed my pride...

...and asked our daughter for the car today, no?

She would have given it

What is it?

Are you worried l'm disappointed?

l only said that because you should learn to drive, dear

Not end of the world at all!

As if we are teenagers to gallivant in a car?!

Not like we've been going in a car for these many years

l just want to go with you That's all

Who cares if it's in a car or a bullock cart?

And also...

l was petrified to get into the car

l was wondering why l even suggested it

Everything happens for the good

''Drenched lashes do a double-take To blot out the pain they ache''

''Sweetheart, tears tinted with gladness let's be happy, my Landlord-Highness''

The vehicle is on its way -Let's leave

Murugesa...let's buy a new car as soon as we can

You don't worry, okay?

What is this, ma? l was concerned about you

And you're pacifying me

We have given it only to our family member

We can borrow it anytime Why feel bad?

lf we go in a car, we'll be there in no time

We won't get enough time to talk to aiyah

But in a bullock cart, you can sit next to aiyah

And spend more time together

Everything has a reason

Okay, l'll ask him to get ready

Father...?

Father...?

What is it, dear?

What?

What happened? Why are you so flustered?

We'd have been dead and gone...narrow escape

Oh my! What happened?

Your car stopped in the middle of the road

ln 1 minute, we'd have been run over by a lorry!

Where?

Right from the day we took it it's been such a struggle

You gave a broken car and bragged to everyone?!

lt's not broken We can fix it, dear

Fix it and then what do l do with thatjunk?

- You shouldn't say all that - How else to describe this car?!

Nothing has gone right since l took this damn car

- Stupid piece of scrap! - Stop rattling your tongue

Can't you listen to him?

You keep quiet and go inside! l'll say something nasty-

Your only daughter, l just told you l almost died

And you're not even listening! This car takes priority, no?

lt's not like that, dear

l'm going, father l won't come here anymore

l'm going

Wait...how long will her anger last?Leave it

Move Move aside

Start the car

- Aiyah? - Start it

Get down and see

l'll see -See...please

Has it been fixed...huh?

l don't know Let me test it

Listen...? Leave it

Push the car in and leave it there

We'll call a mechanic and get it checked leisurely

There's no rush Okay?

Everyone at the temple must be waiting

So let's go...you come too! -Okay, ma

l'm telling you-

- Oh my God! - Care-ful!

Peedai! Sit on it...sit Hey sit!

No...no...no, get down!

Sit on it when l tell you to...okay?

Okay, bro

Sit now

All thanks to Your grace Lord Muruga

Yov! -Bless you, dear!

- Murugesa! - Sir...?

l'm feeling kind of strange l'll tell her, you drive it yourself

Did l struggle so much all these days for this?!

No way

- Listen to me - Definitely not!

That's all? That's not a problem

- l'll take care of it - What is it?

He hasn't seen the car for so long So Murugesa wants to drive

She won't mind Start...start the car

Oh! Really...?

l'll go ahead, You join me later

What is it, dear?

l told you before, didn't l? l'll only get in when you drive

Get in now, my dear

Why is he driving so rashly? -He's spoiling for a race, aiyah

- Honk - l did

Release the clutch

- Daiiii! - Be brave and drive

Come quickly

Mother, the car is going

Let me get onto it once before l leave this place

Mother, l can't do it after that

Mother...the car

'Even if l've bought myself a new car today...'

'...l still feel sad l couldn't go for a ride in that car'

'Today is my turn to sit in front, bro'

'They're not letting me sit'

Son, come and eat!

'You have so much money'

'Then why aren't you getting something to eat?'

'Peedai bro promised he would make me sit...'

'...in the car's front seat if l give him 5 bucks'

'l can't save if l eat, no?'

Okay...give the phone to the shop keeper

l'll talk to him myself -Okay, aiyah

Get down Get down

Come soon, Murugesa

Run...run

Oh! Suja has come! -Let me sit in front, bro

Only l'll sit in front Get lost!

Get lost, Peedai!

What, dear?

- Have you eaten? - Ate with aiyah

l'll go to the town and l'll be back

Pick up the children from school on your way back

Sir! Are you going to town- ls the car yours?

No, bro lt's not mine

Are you going to town? Come, let's go in our car

- Okay, bro - Yes, come!

Brother, can l sit in the front seat?

Sure...sit

Peedai...behind!

Shall we go?